High-profile Tallgrass honoree Rose McGowan cancels trip to Wichita

Because of "compounding factors surrounding recent revelations in the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment case," film star Rose McGowan has canceled all upcoming public appearances, including her scheduled panel on Thursday.

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The timing of her appearance came as McGowan became a leading voice in the Weinstein sexual assault case earlier this month.

"While we’re disappointed that Rose cannot be with us here in person, we understand that her well-being is the priority," said Tallgrass Creative Director Lela Meadow-Conner in a news release. "We support her and our thoughts are with her."

To "amplify" McGowan’s message, Tallgrass has assembled a panel of women filmmakers called "#WokeWomen: A Candid Conversation with Tallgrass’ Female Filmmakers," scheduled for Thursday night in place of the McGowan panel.

"The whole world is now aware, in large part due to Rose’s efforts, about the rampant sexual harassment within the entertainment industry, and so in her honor, we have pulled together a panel of women filmmakers who will be attending the festival with their films, for a frank conversation, because the message doesn’t stop here," Meadow-Conner said in the release.

Tallgrass has tried to honor McGowan with the Ad Astra Award for three years now, according to the release.

In early October, McGowan became one of the most outspoken voices on social media accusing Weinstein of rape – and taking aim at studios who she says covered up the allegations.

McGowan was one of many high-profile Hollywood celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, in accusing the high-powered studio executive Weinstein of various forms of sexual misconduct, ranging from harassment to rape.